Software Engineer Intern Winter Term 2026 (Toronto)

Were looking for inquisitive collaborative interns to join our engineering teams. Working closely with mentors and product design data and backend engineers youll learn how largescale systems operate and play a meaningful role in building new technologies features and tools. Expect real projects supportive teammates and plenty of opportunities to explore ideas that make a difference for our teams and Pinners.

Note to applicants: By applying to this role you will be considered for multiple intern role openings across our various teams. Please submit only one application for the term youre available to intern. Multiple applications may delay the process.

What youll do:

• Demonstrate accountability and quality in your work while receiving support and guidance from your mentor manager and peers
• Execute scoped technical tasks end-to-end to help build the future of Pinterest
• Deliver code that is well-documented tested and operable
• Communicate new ideas and opinions with candor as you grow both professionally and personally through learning and development opportunities
• Collaborate with your team and contribute to real projects that impact Pinterest
• Opportunities to interact with leaders and employees across Pinterest and to participate in a variety of optional company events
  
  

What were looking for:

• This position requires current enrollment in a school or education program in which the individual is working towards a Masters in Computer Science or related technical field
• Obtain Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or related technical field by June 2028
• 2-3 years of CS classes under your belt (Intro to CS and Algorithms Advanced Algorithms Operating Systems and Data Structures are all great!)
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals including data structures and algorithms.
• Aptitude for JavaScript CSS C HTML Python Java Gowe use a variety of programming languages and tools
• Non-academic coding experience (i.e. hack-a-thons code challenges personal projects GitHub Open Source volunteer coding experience conference participation etc.)
• A curious nature with a desire to tackle and solve complex problem

This onsite internship will be based in our Toronto office requiring a few days in office. Our program will run from January 12 2026 - April 24 2026 in a full-time capacity during typical business hours between Monday-Friday.

In-Office Requirement:

• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means were not always working in an office but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 2-3 weekdays per week and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from one of the following offices Toronto.

Relocation Statement:

• This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
• Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

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Required Experience:

Intern